Leading historians politically agree that the cradle of civilization (The Middle East) has been the crucible of conflict and the graveyard of empires. The examples they give are numerous to illustrate their concept. Thus, we are expected as rational intelligent beings to learn a lesson or two.

Finally, we have to ask ourselves the following questions. When will our involvement in the Middle East end? Should we continue to be embroiled in that region until their oil dries up? Will the U.S. be bogged down in the Middle East for decades to come, resulting in the breakdown of one of the greatest empires in history? Will our over-involvement in that region bankrupt us further, and lead our house of cards and fiat money to implode and collapse? Will our parasitism and obsession with power and money lead us into the abyss like every other superpower before us? Will the U.S. become another lesson in history muddled in the crucible of conflict and the graveyard of empires? Stay tuned for the next target, destination “Lebanon.”

""Crucible of Conflict "is clearly one of the most important books on Sri Lanka to be published in decades. Dennis B. McGilvray has written a rich, thorough, historically grounded ethnography of a fascinating but understudied region, and he has articulated it with the most contemporary regional, national, and world developments. He moves smoothly and never superficially from ancient history to his decades of ethnographic work, to world Islam, to the recent tsunami. This is work of lasting value, a book that will be cited and cited for years to come."--Deborah Winslow, co-editor of "Economy, Culture, and Civil War in Sri Lanka"

""Crucible of Conflict "is clearly one of the most important books on Sri Lanka to be published in decades. Dennis B. McGilvray has written a rich, thorough, historically grounded ethnography of a fascinating but understudied region, and he has articulated it with the most contemporary regional, national, and world developments. He moves smoothly and never superficially from ancient history to his decades of ethnographic work, to world Islam, to the recent tsunami. This is work of lasting value, a book that will be cited and cited for years to come."--Deborah Winslow, co-editor of "Economy, Culture, and Civil War in Sri Lanka"

First it was Wisconsin. Now it’s North Carolina that is redefining the term “battleground state.” On one side: a right-wing government enacting laws that are changing the face of the state. On the other: citizen protesters who are fighting back against what they fear is a radical takeover. This crucible of conflict reflects how the battle for control of American politics is likely to be fought for the foreseeable future: not in Washington, DC, but state by state.

What is the major conflict in The Crucible? | eNotes

First it was Wisconsin. Now it’s North Carolina that is redefining the term “battleground state.” On one side: a right-wing government enacting laws that are changing the face of the state. On the other: citizen protesters who are fighting back against what they fear is a radical takeover. This crucible of conflict reflects how the battle for control of American politics is likely to be fought for the foreseeable future: not in Washington, DC, but state by state.

What Are the Conflicts in "The Crucible" - An Outline

The Crucible Plot Analysis - Shmoop

Note: Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving Weekend! Block 2: “Crucible of Conflict” will be extended 1 week to now end on Dec 9th to account for the holiday. Block 3 will begin on Dec 9th as planned.

SparkNotes: The Crucible: Character List

The Crucible Conflict

﻿English Essay – The Crucible
Ethan Anderson
2010 question 2)
Choose a play in which a central character experiences not only inner...conflict but also conflict with one (or more than one) other character.
Explain the nature of both conflicts and discuss which one you consider to be more important in terms of character development and/or dramatic impact.
The crucible is a 1953 play written by Arthur Miller and is a dramatic re-enactment of the Salem witch trials in Massachusetts. The story is...